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All future Teslas will have self-driving hardware, automaker says

Every Tesla car and crossover built at its factory will have self-driving hardware capable of transporting passengers without a driver, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced Wednesday. The cars, including Model S, Model X, and Model 3, would include eight cameras, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and a forward-facing radar system to achieve what Musk called “Level… Related

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For $10k, you can upgrade your Tesla Model S to Ludicrous mode

Quick one: if you own a Tesla Model S, you can now upgrade it to a (self-proclaimed) ludicrous level of performance for ten thousand of your finest US dollars. Yes, Tesla has announced a retrofit option for owners of the P90D, allowing an upgrade to … Related

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Tesla Stores Will Reportedly Take Model 3 Deposits 10am Worldwide

Following the widely reported news that Tesla will begin taking the first Model 3 deposits in stores beginning on March 31 at 10am Pacific Time, a new tip comes our way that suggests reservation deposits may begin 10am worldwide. According to Cesar … Related

Tesla Motors has taken the wraps off its Australian dual-motor Model S range, expanding the line-up from two rear-wheel-drive options to five models, including two rear- and three all-wheel-drive variants. The entry-level all-wheel-drive Tesla is the … Related

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Tesla Model 3 Reservation Holder Survey Tells An Exciting Tale

The Tesla Model 3 unveiling was arguably the most anticipated automotive event in our lifetimes, if not in the last 100 years. The car not only brings with it the promise of Tesla ownership to millions who were unable to afford a Model S, but also the … Related

Tesla Model S price hike rumored for US

With the upcoming launch of the Model 3 at a price of around $35,000, Tesla is significantly lowering the threshold for entry into brand ownership. At the same time, rumors are circulating about the Model S, and that its bar might get set a little … Related

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Tesla Identifies Cause for Model S Fire in Norway

After an exhaustive inquiry, Tesla Motors has determined the cause for the fire that engulfed a Tesla Model S while it was charging at a Supercharger station in Norway. The culprit – a short circuit in the electrical distribution box inside the vehicle … Related

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Why Women Should Drive Model S: Passion, Passengers and Purses

Previously, we took a nearly satirical look at 11 reasons a woman would want to drive a Model S. As a woman with over one blissful year of co-ownership with my better half, I wanted to dig deeper. I present to you: Passion, passengers and purses … Related

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2015 Tesla Model S P85D review | Torquing Heads video

Electric cars. We've known for years that they were coming, but we probably weren't expecting them to pop out of Silicon Valley rather than Detroit. While there's now a number of electric car choices on the market, the daddy of them is without doubt … Related

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This Silicon Valley investor is auctioning one of the first Tesla Model S cars …

Of course, the Model S that Perry is selling is no slouch. He applauded Tesla's role in kicking electric vehicle development into high gear, even though EVs haven't yet won unanimous appreciation from consumers. Tesla Model S Number 9 Sam PerryA view … Related

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All-wheel-drive Tesla electric cars rated more efficient, but how?

One of the myriad advantages of electric propulsion, we're told, is the efficiency of all-wheel drive. The AWD versions of the Tesla Model S, for example, are rated as more efficient than the rear-wheel-drive versions of the car. This flies in the face … Related

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Tesla 'Performance Mode' Easter Egg Lets You Toggle Between Vehicles

It wasn't long after Elon Musk announced via Twitter that a hidden 'rainbow road' easter egg was embedded in the latest firmware 2.16.17, another arguably even cooler 'performance mode' easter egg surfaces. One that allows drivers to toggle between … Related

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Tesla 'Performance Mode' Easter Egg Lets You Toggle Between Vehicles

It wasn't long after Elon Musk announced via Twitter that a hidden 'rainbow road' easter egg was embedded in the latest firmware 2.16.17, another arguably even cooler 'performance mode' easter egg surfaces. One that allows drivers to toggle between … Related

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Tesla's Ludicrous Mode is now available as a retrofit upgrade for the P90D

Tesla doesn't want any of its customers to miss out on its aptly-named Ludicrous Mode, and is now offering the speed boost as an upgrade for the Model S P90D. For $10,000 plus taxes and labor, P90D owners can have their car retrofitted, decreasing its … Related

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Tesla Model S gets new-look front

… leading safety and convenience features. We will keep you updated with more info from Tesla in Australia as it comes to hand. In the meantime, did you hear what the guys had to say about the Tesla Model S P85D on this week's podcast? Check it out here. Related

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Tesla Unveils New Model S Design, Includes BioWeapon Defense System

It's been long suspected that a Model S design refresh was in the works after reports indicated that Tesla was planning to update its flagship sedan with interior treatments and a new front fascia. As of this morning, Tesla has officially confirmed … Related